led and disputed, ridden in 2nd when bad mistake and unseated rider 3 out
chased leaders, 4th halfway, ridden in 5th and no impression after 4 out, left 4th 3 out, kept on one pace straight
settled mid-division, ridden in 6th and no impression after 4 out, left 5th 3 out, kept on one pace
settled mid-division, headway into 5th 6 out, ridden in 4th and no impression 3 out, left 3rd, kept on same pace
led and disputed, ridden and headed after 3 out, no extra when mistake 2 out, kept on same pace
tracked leaders, 3rd halfway, improved to lead after 3 out, ridden clear after 2 out, kept on strongly
prominent early, lost place before halfway, rear when pulled up before 4 out
always towards rear, tailed off
This has attracted a strong line-up for the money but MONTAN looks the one to be on. Tony Martin's charge made a winning start over fences at Fairyhouse in January but produced his best effort to date when just touched off by Saludos in a Grade 3 here the following month. He certainly wasn't disgraced behind Prince Erik at Naas last time and may prove just too strong for the easy Gowran winner Tawaagg, who may just prefer further. The Hurl disappointed when attempting three miles here last time and he's another who could prove best at a longer trip as both victories over fences have been over further. Coscorrig has had plenty of experience but her two chase victories have come on very fast ground and this may prove too soft for her.
The Hurl (IRE) 7-2 (11-3) Chased leaders in 3rd, improved to lead approaching 7th and mistake, headed 7 out, led again after 5 out, ridden and headed after 3 out, no extra and kept on one pace, last of 5, 31l behind Quito De La Roque (11-8) at Navan 3m nov chs G2 (1) hvy in Feb.
Darceys Dancer (IRE) 11-2 (11-4) Close up, led before 4th, headed 6th, led again 4 out, headed 3 out, soon ridden and weakened, last of 5, 31l behind Realt Dubh (11-4) at Punchestown 2m nov chs Grade 2 (1) in Nov.
Montan (FR) 5-4fav (11-5) Held up in touch, close 5th 3 out, went 3rd 2 out, soon ridden, disputed lead briefly at last, kept on well in close 2nd run-in, 2nd of 7, nk behind Prince Erik (11-5) at Naas 2m 4f nov chs sft.
Tawaagg 11-10fav (11-12) Settled behind leaders, headway into 4th 3 out, challenged 2 out, led before last, kept on well, comfortably, won at Gowran Park 2m 2f beg chase hvy in Feb beating Jaffonnien (11-12) by 8l, 18 ran.
Uncle Tom Cobley (IRE) 5-1 (11-9) Led, ridden and challenged last, headed run-in, no extra closing stages, 3rd of 6, 2 3/4l behind Gentle Alice (11-4) at Leopardstown 2m 1f nov chs sft in Feb.
Coscorrig (IRE) 8-1 (11-2) Settled behind leaders, 4th halfway, headway in 3rd entering straight, ridden to challenge last, kept on in 2nd run-in, no extra close home, 2nd of 6, 3/4l behind Gentle Alice (11-4) at Leopardstown 2m 1f nov chs sft in Feb.
Glad Lion (GER) 16-1 (10-0) Chased clear leader, weakened after 5 out, 4th of 7, 36l behind Prosecco (11-10) at Ayr 2m nov hcp chs 0-115 (4) sft in Feb.
Scouting Party (GER) 25-1 (11-5) Prominent, mistake 3 out, 3rd into straight, soon struggling in 2nd, not fluent last, kept on run-in, not get to winner, 2nd of 14, 1/2l behind Bobs Display (11-2) at Clonmel 2m 4f beg chase.
Spice Hill (IRE) 12-1 (10-11) Chased leader in close 2nd, ridden and no extra approaching 3 out, 7th of 15, 38l behind Karkari (11-4) at Downpatrick 2m 2f 4yo mdn hdl gd in Oct.
